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Koelpin Family History

Koelpin Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kolpin, Koplin, Kaelin, Kollin, Kolin, Koelling, Koglin, Koeppen

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Where is the Koelpin family from?

You can see how Koelpin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koelpin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koelpin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Koelpin families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Koelpin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Koelpin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koelpin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koelpin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Koelpin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Koelpin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koelpin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 46 immigration records available for the last name Koelpin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Koelpin. For the veterans among your Koelpin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koelpin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Koelpin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Koelpin in 1962 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

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